Attendance Policy

Attendance

All students are expected to abide by the attendance policy set forth by the instructor in each class. Attendance may be registered at the beginning, end of class or on return from break; and may be deducted for tardiness. Lack of attendance may impact course grades and Academic standing. Should more than 2 unexcused absences accumulate the student will be academically dropped from the course. When possible, students must provide advance notice of absences, as well as relevant documentation regarding absences, to the instructor as soon as possible following the illness or event that led to the absence. Any arrangement to make up work because of class absence is the responsibility of the student. The instructor, who will explain the evaluation (grading) statement at the beginning of the term, determines the effect of absences upon grades.

Students enrolled in hybrid/seated classes that require only one meeting day per semester/term are required to attend the entire day scheduled for the seated component of the course. Students who are absent from this scheduled meeting for any portion of the day will be administratively withdrawn from the course.

This policy does caution that within the University there are several categories of students that are expected to exhibit behavior that conforms to the group to which they belong. These units include, but are not limited to, ROTC cadets, academic honor societies, veterans, athletes, medicine, and nursing majors. Membership within these units implies that the student agrees to fulfill the obligations of the organization.